Cauliflower Cheese 415cals Per Serve
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of this **Cauliflower Cheese recipe**, a comforting classic with only 415 calories per serving. Tender cauliflower florets are smothered in a velvety cheese sauce made from mature cheddar, a hint of Parmesan, and a dash of English mustard for added depth. Sprinkled with crispy breadcrumbs and baked until golden and bubbling, this dish strikes the perfect balance between rich flavors and satisfying textures. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an easy, family-friendly dinner or the ideal side for a Sunday roast. Whether you’re looking for a low-calorie vegetarian main or a crowd-pleasing side, this recipe hits all the right notes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head (about 750g) cauliflower
- 30 g butter
- 30 g plain flour
- 500 ml milk
- 100 g mature cheddar cheese, grated
- 30 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp English mustard
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 to taste black pepper
- 40 g breadcrumbs
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or 400°F.
Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and cut it into florets. Wash thoroughly.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the cauliflower florets for 5-7 minutes until they are tender yet still firm. Drain and set aside.
To make the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to make a roux.
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the grated cheddar cheese, English mustard, a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Place the cooked cauliflower florets in an ovenproof dish, spreading them out evenly.
Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower, ensuring all florets are coated.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan and breadcrumbs evenly over the top for a crispy topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Serve hot as a main dish or as a side to your favorite roast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.9 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.8 g | 244% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 5688 mg | 247% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.3 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.8 g | ||
| Protein | 78.5 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.4 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 1912 mg | 147% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3310 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
